The Antigone Of Sophocles, With Notes: For The Use Of Colleges In The United States (1857)

The Antigone of Sophocles with Notes: For the Use of Colleges in the United States (1857) is a book written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. The book is a classic tragedy that tells the story of Antigone, a young woman who defies the orders of her uncle, King Creon, and buries her brother, who was considered a traitor by the king. The play explores themes of family loyalty, honor, justice, and the conflict between individual conscience and the laws of the state.This edition of the play is specifically designed for use in colleges in the United States and includes detailed notes and commentary to help students better understand the text. The notes provide historical context, explain difficult vocabulary and concepts, and offer insights into the characters and themes of the play. The book also includes an introduction that provides an overview of Sophocles' life and work, as well as a discussion of the historical and cultural context in which the play was written.Overall, The Antigone of Sophocles with Notes: For the Use of Colleges in the United States (1857) is an essential resource for students of classics, literature, and drama. It offers a rich and nuanced exploration of one of the greatest plays in the Western canon, and provides readers with the tools they need to fully appreciate and engage with this timeless work of art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Emeritus Regius Professor of Greek, Oxford, Hugh Lloyd-Jones was knighted in 1989.